COLOMBO (News 1st); The Medicines Price Control Committee had granted approval to increase the prices of medicines. State Minister Professor Channa Jayasumana told News 1st that the prices of medicines will be increased by 29%....

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister of Drug Production, Supply and Regulation Prof. Channa Jayasumana states that permission was granted today to increase the price of medicine in a reasonable manner relative to the exchange rate. Accordingly, he assured that there will be no shortage of medicine ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana says that there are no plans to lockdown the country or impose travel restrictions in the current situation. The Minister said this responding to questions on the future course of actions in view of the rising COVID-19 cases. He stated...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka on Saturday (29) marked one year since it started administering the vaccine against COVID-19. According to State Minister (Professor) Channa Jayasumana the vaccine distribution is as follows: A total of 35,634,497 doses of vaccines were administered. Sinopharm:...

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana says that more than five million people have been administered the Pfizer booster dose in Sri Lanka. Health authorities have been encouraging the public to obtain the booster dose as to prevent another possible spike in COVID-19 cases in ...